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SIHI Range: ZTND Volute casing pump for heat transfer oils PUMP DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER For local contact details: www.sterlingsihi.com In the search to improve continuously its products, Sterling Fluid Systems reserves the right to modify its products at any time without prior notice © (Sterling Fluid Systems BV) 2009 Operating instructions Translation of the original instructions Safety issues Chapter 1 Intended application Chapter 2 Planning the installation Chapter 3 Unpacking, storage, handling Chapter 4 Installing the pump Chapter 5 Start up and shut down Chapter 6 Maintenance, dismantling and assembly Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Technical data Chapter 9 Connections, dimensions, sectional drawing Chapter 10 Declaration of conformity. Example Annex I ATEX information Annex II Attention: Both the pump and/or the pump set must be installed and commissioned by qualified technical personnel only and these installation, commissioning and operating instructions must be strictly observed. Failure to do so could result in: danger to you and your colleagues, the pump or the pump unit may be damaged, Note that the manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from failure to observe these instructions. Please be aware of your responsibility to your colleagues when working on the pump or the pump set! Safety instructions marked with included in this Operating Instructions and in the Supplementary Operating Instructions, which must be attached to this Operating Instruction, have to be considered in particular when operating this pump in potentially explosive atmospheres!

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  • SIHIRange: ZTND Volute casing pump for heat transfer oils PUMP DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER

    For local contact details:

    www.sterlingsihi.com

    In the search to improve continuously its products,

    Sterling Fluid Systems reserves the right to modify

    its products at any time without prior notice © (Sterling Fluid Systems BV) 2009

    Operating instructions Translation of the original instructions

    Safety issues Chapter 1

    Intended application Chapter 2

    Planning the installation Chapter 3

    Unpacking, storage, handling Chapter 4

    Installing the pump Chapter 5

    Start up and shut down Chapter 6

    Maintenance, dismantling and assembly Chapter 7

    Troubleshooting Chapter 8

    Technical data Chapter 9

    Connections, dimensions, sectional drawing Chapter 10

    Declaration of conformity. Example Annex I

    ATEX information Annex II

    Attention: Both the pump and/or the pump set must be installed and commissioned by qualified technical personnel only and these installation, commissioning and operating instructions must be strictly observed. Failure to do so could result in:

    • danger to you and your colleagues,• the pump or the pump unit may be damaged,

    Note that the manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from failure to observe these instructions. Please be aware of your responsibility to your colleagues when working on the pump or the pump set!

    Safety instructions marked with included in this Operating Instructions and in the Supplementary Operating Instructions, which must be attached to this Operating Instruction, have to be considered in particular when operating this pump in potentially explosive atmospheres!

  • Safety issues Page 1 of 3 Chapter 1

    For local contact details:

    www.sterlingsihi.com

    In the search to improve continuously its products,

    Sterling Fluid Systems reserves the right to modify its

    products at any time without prior notice. (Sterling Fluid Systems BV) 2009

    1. Safety

    This operating manual gives basic instructions,

    which must be observed during installation,

    operation and maintenance of the pump. It is

    therefore imperative that this manual is read by

    the responsible personnel/operator(s) prior to

    assembly and commissioning. It must always be

    kept available at the site of pump installation.

    It is not only the general safety instructions

    contained in this chapter “Safety” which must be

    observed, but also the specific information

    provided in the other chapters.

    1.1 Identification of safety symbols in the operating instructions

    Safety symbols are given in these operating

    instructions. Non compliance with these would

    affect safety and are identified by the following

    symbol

    Danger symbol as per DIN 4844-W9

    (ISO 3864 - B.3.1)

    Or in case of danger of electric current with:

    Danger symbol as per DIN 4844 W-8

    (ISO 3864 - B.3.6)

    The word

    ATTENTION

    identifies those safety regulations where non-

    compliance may pose a danger to the pump and

    its function. It is imperative that the appropriate

    safety information is attached to the pump/pump

    set, for example:

    • an arrow indicating the direction of rotation• symbols indicating fluid connections• the identification plate

    and that these are kept legible.

    1.2 Qualification and training of personnel

    The personnel responsible for operation,

    maintenance, inspection and assembly must be

    adequately qualified. The scope of responsibility

    and supervision of the personnel must be exactly

    defined by plant management. If the staff do not

    have the necessary knowledge, they must be

    trained and instructed. This task may be

    performed by the machine manufacturer or

    supplier on behalf of the plant management.

    Moreover, plant management must ensure that

    the contents of the operation instructions are fully

    understood by plant operators and other relevant

    personnel such as maintenance staff.

    1.3 Hazards in case of non compliance with safety instructions

    Non compliance with the safety instructions may

    result in risk to personnel as well as to the

    environment and the pump/pump set and result in

    the loss of any right to claim damages.

    For example, non-compliance may result from, or

    lead to, the following:

    • failure of important functions of the pump/pumpset/plant

    • failure of specified procedures of maintenanceand repair

    • exposure of people to electrical, mechanicaland chemical hazards

    • danger to the environment owing to hazardoussubstances being released.

    1.4 Compliance with regulations relating to safety at work

    When operating the pump the safety instructions

    contained in this manual, the relevant national

    accident prevention regulations and any other

    service and safety instructions issued by plant

    management must be observed.

  • Safety issues Page 2 of 3 Chapter 1

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    Sterling Fluid Systems reserves the right to modify its

    products at any time without prior notice. (Sterling Fluid Systems BV) 2009

    1.5 Safety instructions relating to operation • If high or low temperature pump/pump set

    components involve hazards, steps must be

    taken to avoid accidental contact.

    • Guards for moving parts (e.g. couplings) must not be removed from the pump/pump set while

    in operation.

    • Any leakage of hazardous (e.g. explosive, toxic, hot) fluids (e.g. from the shaft seal) must

    be drained safely so as to prevent any risk to

    persons or the environment. Statutory

    regulations are to be complied with.

    • Hazards from electricity are to be avoided by the user (see for example the VDE-

    specifications and the bye-laws of the local

    power supply utilities).

    1.6 Safety instructions relevant for maintenance, inspection and assembly work It is the plant management’s responsibility to

    ensure that all maintenance, inspection and

    assembly work is performed by authorized

    personnel who have adequately familiarised

    themselves with the subject matter by studying

    this manual in detail.

    Any work on the machine must only be performed

    when it is at a standstill. It is imperative that the

    procedure for shutting down the machine

    described in this manual is followed.

    Pumps and pump sets, which convey hazardous

    media, must be decontaminated.

    On completion of the work all safety and

    protective guards must be re-installed and made

    operative again. Prior to re-starting the machine,

    the instructions listed under “first commissioning”

    are to be observed.

    1.7 Safety instructions for the use in areas with explosion hazard

    In this section information is given for operation in

    areas where an explosion hazard exists.

    1.7.1 Complete pump sets If the pump is combined with other mechanical or

    electrical components in one set, the category of

    the complete unit will correspond, based upon the

    Directive 94/9/EC, only to that category with which

    all of its components comply.

    Note:

    These comments are of particular importance

    when pumps, which conform to a given category

    of Directive 94/9/EC, are powered by a driver

    which is not in the same category.

    Although the pump may bear the Ex sign, the set

    should not be used in areas with an explosion

    hazard when the motor is not classified for this

    application.

    This means that plant management personnel

    should always check that all elements of the set

    comply with the Directive 94/9/EC.

    1.7.2 Execution of coupling guards Coupling guards that are to be used in areas with

    an explosion hazard, have to fulfil one of the

    following criteria:

    • consist of non-sparking material, e.g. brass. • if they consist of sparking material, e.g. steel

    sheet, they must be designed in such a way

    that the rotating parts will not come in contact

    with any part of the guard if errors, that could

    be foreseen, are committed by the user, e.g if

    a person steps on the guard.

  • Safety issues Page 3 of 3 Chapter 1

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    products at any time without prior notice. (Sterling Fluid Systems BV) 2009

    1.7.3 Monitoring technical parameters

    When using pumps in areas with an explosion

    risk, the operator must check the following

    parameters regularly:

    • leakage of shaft seals • bearing temperature • that the pump is always filled with liquid during

    operation

    • that the pump does not operate against a closed valve for any length of time.

    The operator must ensure that pumps, which

    show evidence of abnormal operation, are

    switched off and not started again until the cause

    of the abnormal operation has been eliminated.

    1.7.4 Avoiding external damage In areas with a risk of explosion the operator must

    ensure that the pumps and or pump set is not

    subjected to external impacts e.g by heavy

    objects.

    1.8 Unauthorized alterations and production of spare parts Modifications may be made to the pump/pump set

    only after consultation with,and written approval

    from, the manufacturer. Using spare parts and

    accessories authorized by the manufacturer are in

    the interests of safety. Use of other parts may

    exempt the manufacturer from any liability.

    1.9 Unauthorized mode of operation The reliability of the pump/pump set can only be

    guaranteed if it is used in the manner intended

    and in accordance with the instructions of this

    manual. The specified limit values must under no

    circumstances be exceeded.

    1.10 Warranty / guarantee Sterling Fluid Systems guarantee satisfactory

    operation if:

    • the pump is installed and operated in compliance with these instructions and in

    operating conditions approved by Sterling Fluid

    Systems

    • modifications are only undertaken with Sterling Fluid Systems’ written agreement.

  • Intended application Page 1 of 3 Chapter 2

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    products at any time without prior notice. (Sterling Fluid Systems BV) 2009

    2. Application The pump is to be used only for the operating

    conditions stated by the customer and confirmed

    by the supplier. Guarantee is assumed within the

    scope of the Sterling Fluid Systems conditions

    of sale.

    Appropriate application and operating conditions

    are contained in the attached data sheets.

    2.1 Warning of misuse

    • Do not touch hot pumps. • The pump may only be used for the

    application(s) stated. Otherwise hazards for

    people and environment may arise.

    • Never subject the pump to a temperature shock. Never spray off the hot pump with

    cold liquid.

    • Do not exceed fluid density stated. Otherwise, there is a danger of motor

    overload.

    • The pump must not be operated beyond its characteristic curve – otherwise there is a

    danger of cavitation and motor damage.

    2.2 Accessories The accessories included in the scope of supply

    are indicated in the delivery note or in the order

    confirmation. The corresponding operating and

    installation instructions are also indicated in the

    Annex relating to accessories.

    If it is intended to mount other accessories on the

    pump or on the pump set, please inform the

    manufacturer in advance in order that appropriate

    technical advice can be given.

    2.3 Construction and mode of operation

    ZTN pumps are volute casing pumps with nominal

    outputs and flange dimensions acc. to EN 733 /

    DIN 24255. They have especially been developed

    for pumping mineral and synthetic heat transfer

    oils. The pumps are applicable in installations with

    and without inlet pressure.The back pull out

    construction allows the disassembly of the

    complete insert unit without removing the pump

    out of the pipe system.

    Impurities up to a grain size of 0,1 mm can be

    handled, but shorten the service life.

    ATTENTION

  • Intended application Page 2 of 3 Chapter 2

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    2.4 Description Type size

    Hydraulic + Bearing

    Shaft seal

    Material design

    Casing gasket

    • A First hydraulic • B Second hydraulic • D Transnorm size with double volute • A one ball bearing respectively two inclined ball bearing grease lubricated and one liquid flushed sleeve bearing

    002: radial shaft seal rings (Viton) GBC: unbalanced standard mechanical seal

    1B: Spheroidal cast iron GGG40.3, cast iron GG25 impeller 2B: Cast steel

    2: confined flat gasket of graphite with A4 insertion

    ZTND

    032125 to

    200500

    A All D 200400, 200500 B 32160, 32200 A

    Alternatively 002, GBC

    1B 032125 to 200315 2B 200400, 200500

    2

    Example of a pump designation:

    1-3 4 5-7 8-10 11 12 13-15 16-17 18

    ZTND 032 250 A A GBC 1B 2

    Casing gasket

    Execution material

    Shaft sealing Bearings: A

    Impeller size

    Nominal discharge

    Pump series

    Hydraulic: A/B/D

  • Intended application Page 3 of 3 Chapter 2

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    2.5 Shaft sealing Depending on the application, different shaft

    sealing executions are offered (see 2.4)

    • Radial shaft seals (execution 002) or mechanical seals according to DIN 24960 are

    utilised in the following cases:

    • if the pump draws from a suction line, • if the pump is fed by a feed line with a

    pressure of less than 0.5 bar or

    • if the pumped liquid is at or near its boiling point.

    Section 2.4 does not contain the codes for all

    variations of mechanical seals. Where the code is

    not included or replaced by QQQ, consult the

    relevant data sheet of the mechanical seal

    supplier (e.g. special execution of the mechanical

    sealing in a back to back position).

    ATTENTION

  • Planning the installation Page 1 of 2 Chapter 3

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    3. Planning the installation

    3.1 Piping system

    • Note the arrows on the pump branches indicating the direction of flow.

    • Choose nominal widths of the pipelines according to the nominal widths of the pump

    branches or larger ones with the

    corresponding reductions.

    • Flange sealing must not protrude on the inside.

    • Ensure that the pipework is clean before installing of the pump.

    • Support the pipework in order to avoid distortions at the pump components (risk of

    damage to pump components)

    • Avoid abrupt changes of cross section and direction.

    • Where different diameter pipework is to be used, connection should be by eccentric

    transition pieces. This will avoid the formation

    of air pockets in the pipework.

    • For difficult pumping on the suction side, to stabilise the flow, a pipe length 15 times the

    diameter of the suction branch should be

    installed before the suction branch.

    • The flow rate in the suction line or inflow line, must not exceed 2 - 3 m/s.

    3.1.1 Suction line / inflow line See the sketches below for the optimum layout of

    pump installation for flow and suction lift

    operation.

    positive suction head operation suction lift operation

    Ensure that air pockets cannot be created.

    Unequal nominal widths of the suction branch and

    suction line must be compensated by eccentric

    transition pieces.

    Connection of eccentric pipe transitions

    It is recommended that a filter is installed in front

    of the pump with a filter surface of at least 3 times

    the pipe cross section (approx.100 meshes/cm²).

    A shut-off valve should be installed in the feed

    line. It must be closed for maintenance work.

    It should be installed in order to avoid air pockets

    forming in the spindle cap, i.e. with the spindle in

    a horizontal position or pointing vertically

    downward.

    3.1.2 Discharge line The discharge line is to be laid steeply, a constant

    cross section should be aimed at.

    For flow regulation, a valve must be installed

    behind the pump. If non-return valves are used,

    they should close smoothly. Pressure shocks

    must be avoided.

    3.1.3 Leakage line For the controlled draining of leakage (required by

    DIN 4754) it is recommended to install a leakage

    line (see 5.10). For this purpose a connection

    bore of the size G ¼ is provided.

    ATTENTION

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    3.1.4 Inlet and outlet connections The various connecting points are shows in the

    drawings. (See Annex, Chapter 10, point 10.1).

    3.1.5 Pressure control For consistent control of pressure, it is advisable

    to install in the pipework a measuring point in front

    of, and behind the pump.

    3.2 Electrical connections For the drive motor a mains connection is required

    which complies with the European Regulations

    and Directives for the Standards in Industry and

    with the instructions of the local power supply

    utilities of the country concerned.

  • Unpacking, storage, handling Page 1 of 1 Chapter 4

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    4. Unpacking, storage, handling

    4.1 Safety measures

    • Never stay below the suspended load. • Keep a safe distance while the load is being

    transported.

    • Use only approved lifting appliances, which are in good condition.

    • Adjust the length of the lifting appliances in such a way that the pump and/ or the pump

    set, is suspended horizontally.

    • Do not use the eyebolts on the pump components for lifting the assembled pump or

    the complete set.

    • Do not remove documents, which are attached to the pump.

    • Do not remove the protection covers from the pump suction/discharge. Otherwise, there

    may be a risk of contamination.

    4.2 Unpacking Before unpacking, a visual check of the packing is

    recommended. If transport damage is visible, the

    extent should be noted on the receipt or on the

    delivery note. Potential claims must be lodged

    immediately with the carriers or the insurance

    company.

    4.3 Interim storage If the pump or the pump unit is not installed

    immediately after delivery, it must be stored free

    from vibration in a dry room.

    4.4 Handling The pump or pump set must be lifted and handled

    as shown in the following sketches.

    Pump without motor

    Pump set

    4.5 Protection against corrosion In general, a protective coating is applied to the

    whole pump, internally.

    4.5.1 Removal of protection The protective coating is compatible with normal

    thermal oils. The operator must ensure that the pump is

    completely free of water.

  • Installing the pump Page 1 of 3 Chapter 5

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    products at any time without prior notice.

    (Sterling Fluid Systems BV) 2009

    5. Installing the pump

    5.1 Requirements The pump and the pump set, must have been

    unpacked and handled as described in Chapter 4.

    5.2 Use of trained staff Only appropriately trained staff must undertake

    the work described in this chapter.

    5.3 Safety measures

    • Connect the pipework carefully to prevent the pumped liquid escaping during operation and

    endangering operating personnel.

    • Ensure that the suction or inflow line, and the discharge line are closed by valves.

    • Ensure that all electrical connections are “dead”. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric

    shock.

    • Pay attention to relevant internal plant regulations.

    • Avoid accidental contacts with hot components.

    ATTENTION

    • The operator must ensure that the pump, internally, is clean, not contaminated and free

    of water.

    5.4 General information

    5.4.1 Assembly tools Special tools are not required for assembly and

    installation.

    5.4.2 Permissible ambient conditions The ambient temperature can be from -20 °C to

    +60 °C. The atmospheric humidity should be as

    low as possible in order to avoid corrosion.

    5.4.3 Base, foundation The pump must be installed on a flat floor or

    foundation free from vibration. In case of doubt

    use vibration dampening feet.

    The pump set must be correctly mounted on the

    foundations. To avoid distortion of the pump set

    and/or the foundation, parallel shims must be

    used between the base plate and foundation.

    Prior to installing, checks should be made with

    regard to:

    - Possible damage to the pump or the

    pump set that may occur in transit.

    - Ease of running ( check that the shaft is

    free to rotate by hand ).

    - The foundation dimensions.

    The following preparatory work must be carried

    out before to placing the pump:

    - Roughen and clean foundation surface.

    - Remove shuttering / cores from the

    anchor holes.

    - Blow the anchor holes clean.

    - Check the position and dimensions of

    the anchor holes against the arrangement

    drawing.

    5.4.4 Installation of the set The complete set mounted on the base plate must

    be placed on the foundation with its foundation

    (rag) bolts hanging below the baseplate.

    5.4.5 Space required The space required for the pump set is set out in

    the foundation plan or installation drawing.

    Ensure easy access to the shut-off and regulation

    valves as well as to any measuring instruments.

  • Installing the pump Page 2 of 3 Chapter 5

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    5.4.6 Position In principle the ZTN pumps are installed

    horizontally.

    5.5 Motor Before assembly check the direction of rotation of

    the motor (indicated by an arrow on the pump

    casing). If this is not possible the direction of

    rotation of the complete unit can only be checked

    only if the pump is filled. Only motors with axial

    ventilation are permitted.

    In any event, the operating instructions of the

    motor manufacturer must be followed, since the

    motor is generally incorporated by STERLING

    FLUID SYSTEMS into the pump set.

    5.6 Alignment of the set Place shims under the base plate on both sides of

    the foundation bolts, 10 mm from the base plate

    edge. Use a spirit level to align the set.

    If necessary, place shims between the foundation

    bolts to prevent the base plate from sagging. Care

    should be taken to minimize distortion of the base

    plate during installation. The location of the driver

    must not be higher than that of the pump. The

    max. deviation from the shaft centre line is ± 0,1 mm.

    The foundation bolts should be embedded in

    concrete using quick-setting grout.

    5.7 Coupling Install the coupling avoiding hard blows, if

    necessary in warm condition. Arrange the pump

    and motor on a level base. The shaft ends must

    be aligned exactly. The distance between each

    half of the N-EUPEX B ( FLENDER ) coupling

    must be 2 - 3 mm (see fig.).

    If other manufacturers’ couplings are used, follow

    the manufacturer’s instructions. After installation

    on the foundation and connecting the pipework,

    the coupling alignment must be checked and re-

    aligned, if necessary. Moreover, after reaching the

    operating temperature the alignment of the

    coupling must be checked again.

    The coupling requires a guard that meets DIN

    31001 in order to avoid accidental contact during

    operation.

    In any event, the operating instructions of the

    coupling manufacturer must be followed, since the

    coupling is a component incorporated by Sterling

    Fluid Systems.

    ruler

    The following is required a = a1 and b = b1

    5.8 External cold oil If the pump is operated in suction lift operation,

    the pressure has to be measured at the vent bore

    (see fig. in chapter 6).

    In case of underpressure cold oil (e.g. Level-Oiler)

    has to be admitted onto the shaft seal via the

    connection Uio (G ¼). The borehole UAL has to be

    closed. By this measure is ensured that air cannot

    enter the system and the seal does not run dry.

    The standard value for the necessity of this

    measure is an underpressure of abt. 0,5 bar in the

    inflow line near the pump.

  • Installing the pump Page 3 of 3 Chapter 5

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    5.9 Checking before installation Before installing the pump on the plant, the

    following points must be checked:

    1. Is the electrical current to the drive motor

    switched off?.

    2. Are suction and discharge lines emptied and

    closed by valves?.

    3. Is it possible to rotate the pump easily by

    hand (for this purpose turn the fan of the

    motor or the coupling)?.

    4. Have the latest internal/plant instructions been

    observed?.

    5.10 Mounting the pump and installation into pipework

    The following instructions must be carried out:

    1. Remove the protective covers from the pump

    flanges and the auxiliary pipework

    connections.

    2. Correctly insert the flange seals.

    3. Connect the suction or feed line.

    4. Connect the discharge line.

    The pump must be aligned with the pipework. The

    pipework must be supported so that distortion

    cannot occur when connecting the pump.

    5.11 Connection of the leakage line It is necessary, a tube must be connected to the

    bore UAL G ¼” for draining off, without any danger,

    heat transfer liquid which possibly leaves.

    5.12 Final work The following final steps must be undertaken:

    1. Check the tightness of the connecting flanges.

    2. Check for easy running of the pump (for that

    purpose turn the motor fan or the coupling).

    3. Check the coupling alignment.

    4. Install the coupling guard.

    5.13 Hydrostatic pressure test When subjecting the piping system to a

    hydrostatic pressure test, exclude the pump from

    the pressure test.

    If it is not possible to test the pipework without the

    pump, ensure that foreign material cannot enter

    the pump.

    • The max. permmisible pressure for a pressure test is 1,3 times the nominal

    pump pressure.

    • The nominal pump pressure is indicated in the tecnical data sheet.

    • The medium for the pressure test should be heat transfer oil.

    • For reasons of operating safety it is not permitted to subject the pump to a

    pressure test using water.

    Uio

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    6. Start-up and shut-down operations

    6.1 Requirements The pump or the pump set, must be installed acc.

    to the instructions of Chapter 5.

    6.2 Use of trained staff Only appropriately trained staff must carry out the

    work described in this chapter.

    6.3 Safety measures

    • Electrical connections must be made according to the European Regulations and

    Directives for the Standards in Industry and in

    compliance with the instructions of the local

    power supply utilities of the country

    concerned.

    • Only appropriately authorised personnel may carry out this work.

    ATTENTION

    • Fill the pump correctly; otherwise the shaft seal could be destroyed.

    • Fill the supply lines correctly. • Check the direction of rotation only when the

    pump is filled.

    • Fill the pump slowly if hot media are being pumped in order to avoid distortions or heat

    shock.

    • When handling explosive, toxic, hot, crystalline or corrosive media, ensure that

    there is no risk to people or the environment.

    • Control the output at constant speed at the discharge side only. The valve at the suction

    side must always be completely open during

    operation to avoid the risk of cavitation.

    • If there is no bypass line, do not run the pump with the control valve closed for any

    length of time.

    • Safety measures should be taken by the end user to ensure (for example by

    means of a relief valve) that the

    permissible pump casing pressure is not

    exceeded during operation

    • Repeat the alignment of the coupling at operating temperature. Re-align the pump

    or the motor, if necessary.

    6.4 Filling / ventilation Before the first start-up the pump as well as the

    suction or inflow line, respectively, must be

    completely filled with pumping medium in order to

    avoid dry operation of the pump. It can take

    several minutes to ventilate the pump completely

    as the heat transfer oil is very viscous when it is

    cold. For the ventilation of the pump remove the

    vent screw shown below and rescrew it only when

    heat transfer oil leaves bubble-free.

    ATTENTION

    An incomplete ventilation can shorten the service

    life of the pump.

    6.5 Electrical connection The motor must be connected at set out in the

    circuit diagram in the terminal box.

    6.6 Checks before switching-on Before switching on the pump unit, the following

    points should be checked:

    Vent screw

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    1. Is all pipework connected and are the unions

    tight?

    2. Is the pump including the pipework filled

    properly?

    3. Is the shut-off valve in the discharge line

    closed?

    4. Is the shut-off valve in the suction line

    completely opened?

    5. Is the motor ready for operation?

    6. Is the direction of rotation of the motor

    correct?

    (check by running the motor for a short time)

    7. Is the coupling aligned exactly?

    8. Has the shaft seal been installed?

    9. Are the supply lines, if any, to the shaft seal

    open?

    10. In the case of oil lubrication - has the bearing

    housing been correctly filled with oil?

    11. Is the pump completely ventilated? 6.7 Start-up operation For starting proceed as follows:

    1. Open fully the valve on the suction side

    2. Close the valve on the discharge side

    3. Switch on the motor

    4. Check the pressure gauges at the pressure

    measuring points

    If the pumping pressure does not increase

    consistently with increasing speed, switch off the

    motor again and vent the pump one more.

    5. After reaching operating speed, regulate the

    operating point of the pump by adjusting the

    valve in the discharge line (see technical data

    for permissible range of operation).

    Pumping against a closed valve in the discharge

    line is permitted only if a minimum output via a

    bypass line is guaranteed.

    By means of safety measures at the plant (e.g.

    overflow valve) it must be ensured that the

    admissible casing pressure of the pump is not

    exceeded because of malfunction during

    operation.

    The alignment of the coupling should be repeated

    at operational temperature. If necessary the pump

    or the drive motor, respectively, is to be re-

    aligned.

    6.8 Switching frequency Size Permissible number of

    starts equally spaced per hour

    032125, 032160, 032200, 032250, 040125, 040160, 040200, 040250, 040315, 050125, 050160, 050200, 050250, 050315, 065125, 065160, 065200, 065250, 065315, 080160, 080200, 080250, 080315, 100160, 100200, 100250, 100315, 125200, 125250, 150200, 150250

    8

    150315, 150400, 150500, 200250, 200315, 200400, 200500

    6

    6.9 Special instructions During operation the following points must be

    observed:

    - Control the speed and the delivery head

    - Ensure that the pump runs without vibration

    - Control the liquid level in the suction line and/or

    inflow tank

    - Control the bearing temperature (max.

    temperature 100 °C)

    - Control the cooling flow from the motor to the

    shaft seal.

    - Shaft seal: As a rule leakages of some cm³/h at

    shaft seals occur as vapour or fog. Additionally

    slight drop leakages can occur.

    ATTENTION

    If the leakage increases considerably after the

    running-in procedure of the shaft seal, the pump

    must be switched off as soon as possible, and the

    shaft seal has to be checked.

    6.10 Shutting-down Before shutting down close the regulating element

    at the discharge side.

    After shutting down all regulating elements can be

    closed. If there is the risk of freezing, dismount the

    pump and then drain it by turning it upside down.

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    In case of handling explosive, toxic, hot,

    crystalline or corrosive media it must be ensured

    that persons and environment are not

    endangered. Even if the pump was turned upside

    down residues remain in the pump. For transport

    the pump must be free from any dangerous

    matters. In case of long standstill periods the

    pump is to be preserved.

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    7. Maintenance, dismantling and assembly

    7.1 Requirements The pump or the pump set must have been shut

    down in the manner described in Chapter 6.

    7.2 Use of trained staff Only appropriately trained and skilled staff should

    undertake the work described in this chapter.

    Only authorised personnel must undertake

    electrical work associated with maintenance of the

    pump/pump set.

    7.3 Safety measures

    • For explosive, toxic, hot, crystalline as well as different pumping media esure that people

    and the environment are not endangered.

    • Flush the pump with clean liquid before dismantling.

    • The working place for disassembly or assembly must be clean.

    • Before reinstallation, the pump must be free of any dangerous material.

    7.4 Maintenance and inspection The pump requires only little maintenance.

    7.4.1 Bearing with grease lubrication The antifriction bearing should be lubricated

    through greese nipples 63.60 at the following

    intervals:

    Pump speed Lubrication interval

    1450 ≤ n ≤ 2900 rpm 2000 operating hours

    n ≥ 2900 rpm 700 operating hours

    As lubricant should be used lithium-saponified

    grease which is free from resins and acids and

    which protects against rust.

    Properties:

    - Consistency as per DIN 51818, class 1

    - Fulling penetration DIN ISO 2137 (0,1 mm)

    310-340

    - Application temperature 140 °C

    - Dropping point 250°C, DIN ISO 2176

    In our works the antifriction bearings are

    lubricated with the grease Microlube GL 261

    (manufacturer Klüber ). After approx. 10000 hours

    of operation in case of permanent operation, or

    after two years in case of intermittent operation,

    the antifriction bearing is to be dismounted,

    washed out and to be provided with a new grease

    filling.

    If another suitable grease shall be applied, the

    residues of the former grease must be entirely

    eliminated from the bearing and the bearing

    chamber.

    In case of especially unfavourable conditions of

    operation (humidity, dust and/or high ambient

    temperatures) the lubrication intervals must be

    considerably shorter.

    The quantity of grease required is:

    Bearing bracket Grease (g)

    25 9

    35 15

    45 22

    grease nipple

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    7.4.2 Inner sleeve bearing The inner sleeve bearing does not require any

    maintenance. Abrasive particles in the pumping

    medium cause wear and shorten the service life.

    7.4.3 Shaft seals • For shaft seal execution “002” The radial seal rings should have little or no

    visible leakage. Where there is considerable

    leakage, check the radial seal rings.

    • For shaft seal execution “CDC” and “GBC” The mechanical seal should have little or no

    visible leakage. Where there is considerable

    leakage, check the mechanical seal.

    7.4.4 Drive motor The drive motor must be maintained according to

    the instructions of the manufacturer.

    7.5 Dismantling

    7.5.1 Preparation for the dismantling Proceed as follows:

    • Disconnect power to the motor • Drain the plant, at least within the pump area,

    i.e. between the valves on the suction and

    discharge side

    • If necessary, disconnect any measuring probes or control devices and remove them

    • The pump casing must not be detached from the pipe union

    • Remove motor mounting bolts and move the motor so that there is sufficient space to

    remove the back pull out unit. When using a

    spacer coupling repositioning of the motor is

    not necessary.

    • Dismantle guard coupling, pump feet and coupling.

    7.5.2 Replacement parts The item numbers necessary for ordering spare

    parts are provided in the component parts list in

    the Annex.

    In any case the flat gasket item No. 40.00 is to be

    replaced when the pump is assembled again.

    7.5.3 Dismantling the pump

    7.5.3.1 Bearing bracket 25 and 35

    1. Mark the position of the parts to each other by

    a colour pen or by a scribing point.

    fig. 1

    2. Detach the nuts 92.00 and remove the

    washers 55.00.

    Take safety measures for supporting the complete

    mounting unit and catch oil possibly flowing out.

    3. Remove the complete insert unit out of the

    pump casing 10.20 and take off the gasket

    40.00 (fig. 1)

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    • For shaft seal execution “002”

    fig. 2

    4. Detach the shaft nut 92.20 and take off the

    safety tab washer 93.10. (fig. 2)

    5. Dismount the impeller 23.00 and the key

    94.01.

    6. Detach the hexagon screws 90.13 of the

    bearing bracket 33.00 and take off the cover

    16.10 incl. shaft seal casing 44.11.

    7. If required the shaft seal casing 44.11 is to be

    dismounted by detaching the screws 91.40 and

    removal of the disks 55.02.

    8. Remove the key 94.00, detach the hexagon

    screws 90.10 and dismount the bearing cover

    36.00.

    9. Push the shaft 21.00 together with the

    antifriction bearing 32.10 out of the bearing

    bracket 33.00.

    fig. 3

    10. Take off the circlip 93.20 by means of a burst-

    off pliers and pull the antifriction bearing 32.10

    and the spacer 52.50 from the shaft 21.00. (fig. 3)

    • For shaft seal execution “CDC” and “GBC”

    fig. 2

    4. Detach the shaft nut 92.20 and take off the

    safety tab washer 93.10. (fig. 2)

    5. Dismount the impeller 23.00 and the key

    94.01.

    6. Detach the hexagon screws 90.13 of the

    bearing bracket 33.00 and take off the cover

    16.10 incl. shaft seal casing 44.10. The seal

    cover 47.10 can remain in the bearing bracket.

    7. Mark the position of the locating ring 48.50 on

    the shaft. (fig. 3)

    fig. 3

    8. Dismount carefully the locating ring and the

    mechanical seal 43.30.

    9. If required the casing of the mechanical seal

    44.10 can be dismounted by detaching the

    screws 91.40 and removal of the disks 55.02.

    Furthermore the seal cover 47.10 can be

    removed out of the bearing bracket 33.00 by

    means of a lever.

    10. Remove the key 94.00, detach the hexagon

    screws 90.10 and dimount the bearing cover

    36.00.

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    11. Push the shaft 21.00 together with antifriction

    bearing 32.10 out of the bearing bracket 33.00.

    fig. 4

    12. Take off the circlip 93.20 by means of a burst-

    off pliers and pull the antifriction bearing 32.10

    and the spacer 52.50 from the shaft 21.00.

    (fig. 4) 7.5.3.2 Bearing bracket 45

    1. Mark the position of the parts to each other by

    a colour pen or by a scribing point.

    fig. 1

    2. Detach the nuts 92.00 and remove the

    washers 55.00.

    Take safety measures for supporting the complete

    mounting unit and catch oil possibly flowing out.

    3. Remove the complete insert unit out of the

    pump casing 10.20 and take off the gasket

    40.00 (fig. 1)

    • For shaft seal execution “002”

    fig. 2

    4. Detach the shaft nut 92.20 and take off the

    safety tab washer 93.10. (fig. 2)

    5. Dismount the impeller 23.00 and the key

    94.01.

    6. Detach the hexagon screws 90.13 of the

    bearing bracket 33.00 and take off the cover

    16.10 incl. shaft seal casing 44.11.

    7. If required the shaft seal casing 44.11 is to be

    dismounted by detaching the screws 91.40 and

    removal of the disks 55.02. Dismount clamping

    disc 50.60.

    8. Remove the key 94.00, detach the hexagon

    screws 90.10 and dismount the bearing cover

    36.00.

    9. Push the shaft 21.00 together with the

    antifriction bearing 32.11 out of the bearing

    bracket 33.00.

    fig. 3

    10. Detach the shaft nut 92.30 and take off the

    safety tab washer 93.11. Then pull the inclined

    ball bearing 32.11 and the spacer 52.51 from the

    shaft 21.00. (fig. 3)

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    • For shaft seal execution “CDC” and “GBC”

    fig. 2

    4. Detach the shaft nut 92.20 and take off the

    safety tab washer 93.10. (fig. 2)

    5. Dismount the impeller 23.00 and the key

    94.01.

    6. Detach the hexagon screws 90.13 of the

    bearing bracket 33.00 and take off the cover

    16.10 incl. shaft seal casing 44.10. The seal

    cover 47.10 can remain in the bearing bracket.

    7. Mark the position of the locating ring 48.50 on

    the shaft. (fig. 3)

    fig. 3

    8. Dismount carefully the locating ring and the

    mechanical seal 43.30.

    9. If required the casing of the mechanical seal

    44.10 can be dismounted by detaching the

    screws 91.40 and removal of the disks 55.02.

    Dismount clamping disc 50.60. Furthermore

    the seal cover 47.10 can be removed out of the

    bearing bracket 33.00 by means of a lever.

    10. Remove the key 94.00, detach the hexagon

    screws 90.10 and dimount the bearing cover

    36.00.

    11. Push the shaft 21.00 together with antifriction

    bearing 32.11 out of the bearing bracket 33.00.

    fig. 4

    12. Detach the shaft nut 92.30 and take off the

    safety tab washer 93.11. Then pull the inclined

    ball bearing 32.11 and the spacer 52.51 from the

    shaft 21.00. (fig. 4) 7.6 Post dismantling activities

    7.6.1 Hints for cleaning. • Clean all parts. • Clean the clearances and sealing surfaces

    with an appropriate liquid.

    7.6.2 Points to be checked The following pump parts are to be checked:

    1. Check the shaft seal for damage and wear.

    2. Check the wear ring surfaces for damage and

    wear. The difference in diameter between the

    wear ring at the impeller and the casing parts

    shall be 0,3 mm to 0,5 mm. If the wear rings

    are worn out too much, they have to be

    replaced.

    3. The flat gaskets 40.00 and 40.01 have to be

    replaced in any case.

    4. Check the O-rings 41.20 and 41.24 and

    replace them, if necessary.

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    7.6.3 Repair of the shaft seal • For shaft seal execution “002” Defective radial seal rings 42.13 must be removed

    carefully out of the sealing chamber without

    damaging the wall.

    As the sealing rings have a thin metal shell it is

    recommended to push a sharp tool (e.g. a small

    sharpened screw driver) between the casing wall

    and the sealing ring shell. Then deform the ring by

    bending up it until the ring can be taken out. (see

    fig. 5)

    fig. 5

    Then clean the sealing chamber and grease it

    slightly. If the shaft shows grooves in the area of

    the radial seal rings, the sealing rings are to be

    mounted acc. to fig. 6.

    The distances “x” and “y” apply to the

    corresponding seal diameter “d“.

    255 4< 2< 2

    Ø d x2535

    34

    y

    yx

    d

    fig. 6

    Fig. 7 shows the original mounting of the radial

    seal rings.

    55 535 4

    325xØ d

    d

    x

    fig. 7

    Use a mounting taper plug (accessory) for the

    assembly.

    The sealing lips must show to the inside and only

    the last ring points outwards. The spaces between

    he sealing rings are to be provided with high

    temperature grease (see 7.4).

    7.6.4 Repair of the bearing bush In case of wear the bearing bush must be

    replaced completely with the appertaining steel

    sleeve. It must be pulled out with an inside

    withdrawal device. After pressing in the new bush

    ensure that it fits exactly.

    ATTENTION

    The concentricity tolerance of the bearing bush

    with regard to the cover centering at the outside

    diameter must not exceed 0,05 mm.

    7.7 Assembly 7.7.1 Tightening torque When tightening the bolts the following torques

    must be used:

    Thread M6 M 8 M10 M12 M16 M20

    Tightening torque 8,5Nm 12Nm 25Nm 40Nm 90Nm 175Nm

    Tightening torque

    casing nuts 92.00

    65Nm 90Nm

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    7.7.2 Pump assembly • For shaft seal execution “002”

    Carry out the following steps:

    1. Assembly of the shaft unit acc. to fig. 3.

    ATTENTION

    For bearing bracket 45, mount the inclined ball

    bearing according to fig 8.

    fig. 8

    2. Assembly of the insert unit acc. to fig. 2.

    When assembling pay attention to the position

    of the vent screw 90.30 with regard to the

    bearing bracket 33.00.

    3. The casing seal is effected by a special flat

    gasket 40.00. Push the insert unit into the

    volute casing acc. to fig. 1; tighten with 65 Nm.

    • For shaft seal execution “CDC” and “GBC” Carry out the following steps:

    1. Assembly of the shaft unit acc. to fig. 4.

    ATTENTION

    For bearing bracket 45, mount the inclined ball

    bearing according to fig 8.

    fig. 8

    2. Assembly of the insert unit acc. to fig. 2.

    Under assembly the seal cover 47.10 with the

    vent screw 90.30, as shown in the fig.9, has to

    be fitted into the bearing bracket 33.00.

    fig. 9

    The setting of the mechanical seal can be seen on

    fig. 10.

    fig. 10

    ∅d a 25 175,5

    35 237

    55 307

    3. The casing seal is effected by a special flat

    gasket 40.00.

    4. Push the insert unit into the volute casing acc.

    to fig. 1; tighten with 65 Nm.

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    8. Help in case of trouble

    8.1 Use of trained staff Trouble shooting must be undertaken only by appropriately trained personnel.

    8.2 Symptoms, causes and remedies

    Symptom Cause Remedy - Counter pressure too high Check the plant for contamination.

    Regulate anew the operating point. - Pump or pipeline, resp., not completely filled

    vent and fill the pump as well as the suction or inflow line resp.

    - Suction lift too high or positive suction head too low

    Check the liquid levels, open the shut-off elements at suction side. Clean the filters and dirt traps installed at suction side.

    - Sealing gap too large because of wear Replace the worn pump parts. - Wrong sense of rotation Modify the motor connection.

    Output too low

    - Casing or suction line leaky Replace the casing seal. Check the flange connections.

    - Casing, shaft seal, foot valve or suction line leaky

    Replace the casing seal. Check the shaft seal. Check the flange connections.

    - Suction lift too high or positive suction head too low

    Check the liquid levels, open the shut-off elements at suction side. Clean the filters and dirt traps installed at suction side.

    Pump does not prime or only intermittently

    - Loose or jammed parts in the pump. Open and clean the pump. - Casing screws not correctly tightened. Check the tightening torque of the casing

    screw. - Radial seal rings leaky. (only for 002) Check the condition of the rings as well as

    the friction surface of the shaft, if necessary replace the rings.

    - Mechanical seal leaky. (only for CDC, GBC)

    Check the sealing surfaces and elastomers of the mechanical seal. In case of damage, replace the mechanical seal.

    Pump leaks

    - Seals defective Replace the seals. - Pump or pipeline not completely filled. Vent and fill the pump as well as the

    suction line or inflow line, resp. - Suction lift too high or positive suction head too low

    Check the liquid levels, open the shut-off elements at suction side. Clean the filters and dirt traps installed at suction side.

    Temperature of the pump increases

    - Pump is operated against closed gate. Open the shut-off element at discharge side.

    - Pump or pipeline not completely filled. Vent and fill the pump as well as the suction line or inflow line, resp.

    - Suction lift too high or positive suction head too low.

    Check the liquid levels, open the shut-off elements at suction side. Clean the filters and dirt traps installed at suction side.

    - Pump is not properly leveled or it is distorted.

    Check the pump installation.

    - Foreign matters in the pump Dismount and clean the pump.

    Pump runs noisily

    - Antifriction bearing or sleeve bearing defective

    Replace parts.

    - Pump is not properly leveled or it is distorted.

    Check the pump installation.

    - The admissible operating conditions were not complied with

    Observe the operating conditions stated in the data sheet.

    Motor protection switch switches off

    - Loose or jammed parts in the pump. Open and clean the pump.

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    • All indicated operating limits are not valid for all liquids which can be pumped. See

    technical data or delivery note.

    9. Technical Data For technical information about the pump or pump

    set, which is not described in this chapter, see the

    specific data sheet. Note that data relating to a

    specific order may conflict with information

    provided here. In any such case, the order

    specific information will override data provided in

    the general technical documentation.

    Pressure component operating limits:

    Material Temperature Pressure Sizes

    0ºC to 120ºC 16 bar

    120ºC to 300ºC 13 bar 1B

    300ºC to 350ºC 10 bar

    032125 to 200315

    0ºC to 120ºC 16 bar

    120ºC to 300ºC 13 bar 2B

    300ºC to 350ºC 10 bar

    200400 to 200500

    Shaft sealing operating limits:

    Shaft sealing execution Temperature range

    002 -25°C to +200°C

    GBC -40°C to +150°C

    Heat barrier / shaft sealing / bearing tempeture

    trend in normal operation:

    Flange locations:

    Axial suction flange, discharge flange radially

    upwards.

    Flanges:

    Material design 1B and 2B: Complies with DIN

    2533 PN16.

    Direction of rotation:

    Clockwise seen from the drive end of the pump.

    Materials of construction, and of shaft seals:

    See Chapter 2.4.

    Vibrations:

    ZTN range pumps comply with VDI 2056 and ISO

    5199 Class K for pumps with a driving power of up

    to 15 kW and Class M with a driving power of

    more than 15 kW

    Noise levels:

    The noise levels of the pump comply with the

    Directive 001/30 - 1992 of the EUROPUMP

    Commission.

    The following table provides approximate values:

    P (kW)

    LWA (dB)

    pump without motor

    Note that additional noise can be generated by:

    • The driver. • A possible misalignment of the coupling. • Pipework (note: the larger the pipe diameter,

    the lower the pipe noise).

    ATTENTION

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    Permissible branch forces and moments:

    • Material execution 1B:

    DN Fy Fz Fx ΣΣΣΣF My Mz Mx ΣΣΣΣM flanges (N) (N) (N) (N) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm)

    32 580 725 638 1131 522 609 754 1102 40 580 725 638 1131 522 609 754 1102 50 783 957 870 1508 580 667 812 1189 65 1189 1450 1305 2291 667 754 928 1363 80 1189 1450 1305 2291 667 754 928 1363 100 1566 1943 1740 3045 725 841 1015 1508 125 2349 2900 2610 4553 1015 1189 1450 2117 150 2349 2900 2610 4553 1015 1189 1450 2117

    To

    p b

    ran

    ch

    z-A

    xis

    200 3132 3886 3480 6061 1334 1537 1885 2784 50 870 783 957 1508 580 667 812 1189 65 1305 1189 1450 2291 667 754 928 1363 80 1305 1189 1450 2291 667 754 928 1363 100 1740 1566 1943 3045 725 841 1015 1508 125 2610 2349 2900 4553 1015 1189 1450 2117 150 2610 2349 2900 4553 1015 1189 1450 2117 200 3480 3132 3886 6061 1334 1537 1885 2784

    En

    d b

    ran

    ch

    x-A

    xis

    250 3457 3132 3874 6055 1462 1694 2065 3799

    • Material execution 2B: (Only for 200400 to 200500 pump sizes) Multiply by ƒ = 1,276; which is the relationship of E – modules between GS-C25 and GGG 40.3

    Permissible forces and moments for 1B and 2B executions. According to

    ISO/DIN 5199 Class II (1997) Annex B.

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    DN flanges

    Fy (N)

    Fz (N)

    Fx (N)

    ΣF (N)

    My (Nm)

    Mz (Nm)

    Mx (Nm)

    ΣM (Nm)

    150 5638 6960 6264 10927 2436 2854 3480 5081 Top branch z-axis

    200 7517 9326 8352 14546 3202 3689 4524 6682

    200 8352 7517 9326 14546 3202 3689 4524 6682 End branch x-axis 250 8352 7517 9326 14546 3202 3689 4524 6682

    Maximum permissible speeds:

    max. speed

    n = 3600 rpm size

    max. speed

    n = 3000 rpm size

    max. speed

    n = 1800 rpm size

    max. speed

    n = 1500 rpm

    size

    t = 120 °C

    032125 032160 032200 040125 040160 040200 050125 050160

    050200 065125 065160 065200 080160 080200 100160 100200

    t = 120 °C

    032250 040250 050250 065250 080250 100250 125200

    t = 120 °C

    040315 050315 065315 080315 100315 125250 150200 150250

    150315 150400 200250

    t = 120 °C

    150500 200315 200400

    t = 350 °C

    032125 032160 032200 040125 040160 040200 050125 050160

    050200 065125 065160 080200 100160

    t = 350 °C

    040250 050250 065200 065250 080160 080250 100200 100250

    t = 350 °C

    040315 050315 065315 080315 100315 125200 125250 150200

    150250

    t = 350 °C

    150315 150400 150500 200250 200315 200400 200500

    The maximum speeds result from the permissible peripheral speeds of the impellers or from the shaft load admissible at

    higher temperatures, respectively.

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    Operating range:

    (Continuous operation)

    Sizes

    0,3 Qopt < Q < 1,1 Qopt 032125 to 080315

    100315 150250 to 150500

    0,5 Qopt < Q < 1,1 Qopt

    100160 to 100250 125200 to 125250

    150200 200500

    0,7 Qopt < Q < 1,2 Qopt 200250 to 200400

    This operating range is applicable if waterlike liquids are pumped. If liquids having distinctly different physical

    properties are handled, it may be necessary to narrow the permissible operating range.

    See the specific performance curve for more details.

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    10. Connections, dimensions, sectional drawing 10.1 Connections Connections for bearing brackets 25, 35

    ufg : Grease filling connection. uio : Sealing liquid connection. uAL : Drainage for leakage. uv : Vent connection

    Size ufg uv uio uAL

    032125 032160 032200 032250 040125 040160 040200 040250 040315 050125 050160 050200 050250 050315 065125 065160 065200 065250 065315 080160 080200 080250 080315 100160 100200 100250 100315 125200 125250 150200 150250

    G 1/8 G 1/8 G 1/4 G 1/4

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    ufg : Grease filling connection. uio : Sealing liquid connection. uAL : Drainage for leakage. uv : Vent connection

    Size ufg uv uio uAL

    150315 150400 150500 200250 200315 200400 200500

    G 1/8 G 1/8 G 1/4 G 1/4

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    10.2 Table of Dimensions ZTN 032-125 ... 150-250

    size DN2 DN1 a b c f h1 h2 m1 m2 n1 n2 s1 s2 w w1 x d1 l t u

    032125 112 140 190 140 105

    032160 132 160 120

    032200

    80 50

    160 180

    100 70 240 190

    137

    0322501)

    32 50

    100 65 180 225 125 95 320 250 164

    040125 112 140 210 160 105

    040160 80

    132 160 240 190 120

    040200

    50

    160 180

    100 70

    265 212 140

    040250 100

    15 360

    180 225 320 250

    267

    164

    80 24 50 27 8

    0403151)

    40

    125 65

    18 470 225 250 125 95

    345 280 340 204 100 32 80 35 10

    050125 132 160 240 190 105

    050160 180 130

    050200

    50 160

    200

    100 70 265 212

    150

    050250

    100 15 360

    180 225 320 250

    267

    164

    80 24 50 27 8

    0503151)

    50

    65

    125 18 470 225 280 345 280 340 210 100 32 80 35 10

    065125 180 140

    065160 160

    200 280 212

    147 80

    065200

    65

    360

    180 225

    125 95

    320 250

    M12

    267

    165

    24 50 27 8

    065250

    100 15

    200 250 360 280 185

    065315

    65 80

    80 18

    470 225 280

    160 120 400 315

    M16 340 220

    32 80 35 10

    080160 360 225 320 250 267 163 24 50 27 8

    080200 65 15 180

    250 125 95

    345 280 M12

    180

    080250 200 280 200

    080315

    80 100

    250 315 400 315

    235

    100

    1001601) 200 140

    100200

    125

    200 360 280 202

    100250 225

    280

    212

    100315

    100 125 120

    1252001) 315 242

    140

    125250 125 150

    140

    80 18

    250

    355

    160 120

    400 315

    M16

    236 120

    150200 550 450 271 190

    1502501) 150 200 160 100 20

    470

    280 400 200 150 500 400

    M20

    M12

    340

    273 170

    32 80 35 10

    1)Transnorm pump sizes, not included in DIN 24255/ EN 733. Flanges drilled according to ANSI 150 can be suplied.

    DN 2

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    Dimension table ZTN 150-315 ... 200-500

    size DN2 DN1 a f h1 h2 m1 m2 i l x d1 w c s1 s2 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5

    1503151) 315 400 160 100 320 360 290 330 60

    1504001) 355 450 35 M12

    380 420 340 380

    1505001)

    150 200 180

    400 500 M16 425 460 385 420

    2002501) 250 335 425 M12 340 410 300 370

    2003151) 355 450

    45

    360 420 320 380

    2004001) 375 500

    180 120

    35 400 460 360 420

    80

    2005001)

    200 250 200

    670

    425 560 220 160 50

    110 180 48 500 23 M20

    M16

    475 575 425 525 100

    1)Transnorm pump sizes, not included in DIN 24255/ EN 733. Flanges drilled according to ANSI 150 can be suplied.

    Flange connection size acc.

    to DIN EN 1092-2

    PN 16

    *Flange connection size

    acc. to DIN EN 1092-2

    PN 25

    DN2/DN1 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 150 200 250

    D 140 150 165 185 200 220 250 285 340 300 360 425

    k 100 110 125 145 160 180 210 240 295 250 310 370

    bfl 18 18 20 20 22 24 26 26 30 34 34 36

    +4 +4,5 Tolerances

    -3 -4

    d2 x 19x4 19x4 19x4 19x4 19x8 19x8 19x8 23x8 23x1 28x8 28x12 31x12

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    10.3 Parts list When ordering spare parts give the following information: position number, the complete pump designation and the serial number, which can be found on the nameplate fixed to the pump. Pos. Nr. Description 10.20 Volute casing 16.10 Cover 18.30 Support foot 18.31 Support foot 21.00* Shaft 23.00* Impeller 32.10* Grooved ball bearing 32.11* Inclined ball bearing 33.00 Bearing bracket 36.00 Bearing cover 40.00* Gasket 40.01* Gasket 41.10 Joint 41.20* O-ring 41.24* O-ring 42.10* Radial shaft seal ring 42.13* Radial shaft seal ring 43.30* Mechanical seal 44.10 Shaft seal casing 44.11 Shaft seal casing 47.10 Sealing cover 48.50 Locating ring 50.20 Wear ring 50.60 Clamping disc

    Pos. Nr. Description 52.50* Spacer 52.51* Spacer 54.51* Bush 55.00 Disc 55.01 Disc 55.02 Disc 56.00 Grub screw 63.60 Grease nipple 90.10 Hexagon screw 90.11 Hexagon screw 90.12 Hexagon screw 90.13 Hexagon screw 90.22 Stud 90.30 Screwed plug 90.31 Screwed plug 90.40 Grub screw 91.40 Allen head screw 92.00 Hexagon nut 92.01 Hexagon nut 92.02 Hexagon nut 92.20* Shaft nut 92.30* Shaft nut 93.10* Lock washer 93.11* Lock washer 93.20* Circlip 94.00* Key 94.01* Key * Recommended spare parts

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    ZTN 032125 to 150250 SHAFT SEAL EXECUTION “002”

    33.0

    092

    .20 9

    3.10

    23.0

    094

    .01

    54.5

    140

    .00 1

    6.10

    44.1

    1 42.1

    341.2

    0 42.1

    093.2

    0 92.0

    118

    .30 5

    5.019

    0.12

    52.5

    094.

    0021.

    0036

    .00

    90.1

    032

    .10

    63.6

    090

    .31

    41.1

    090

    .30

    91.4

    055

    .02

    40.0

    190

    .13

    90.2

    292

    .00

    55.0

    010

    .20

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    ZTN 032125 to 150250 SHAFT SEAL EXECUTION “GBC”

    43.3

    0

    33.0

    092

    .20 9

    3.10

    23.0

    094

    .01

    54.5

    140

    .00 1

    6.10

    42.1

    093.2

    0 92.0

    118

    .30 5

    5.019

    0.12

    52.5

    094.

    00

    21.0

    036

    .00

    90.1

    032

    .10

    63.6

    090

    .31

    91.4

    055

    .02

    40.0

    190

    .13

    90.2

    292

    .00

    55.0

    010

    .20

    47.1

    041

    .24

    48.5

    0

    41.2

    041

    .10

    90.3

    044

    .10 9

    0.40

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    92.2

    0

    92.3

    0

    90.1

    1

    94.0

    110.

    20

    23.0

    040.

    01

    40.0

    0

    90.1

    3

    16.1

    055

    .02

    91.4

    0 33.

    00

    44.1

    141

    .10

    90.3

    090

    .31

    63.6

    0 32.

    11

    90.1

    0 36.

    00

    21.0

    0 94.

    00

    93.1

    1

    90.1

    2

    55.0

    1

    92.0

    1

    18.3

    052

    .51

    42.1

    0

    41.2

    0

    42.1

    3

    50.6

    0

    92.0

    0

    55.0

    0

    90.2

    2

    18.3

    1

    54.5

    1

    56.0

    0

    50.2

    0

    93.1

    0

    92.0

    2

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    92.3

    0

    48.5

    0 41.

    24

    43.3

    0

    92.2

    0

    93.1

    1

    90.1

    1

    94.0

    110.

    20

    23.0

    040.

    01

    40.0

    0

    90.1

    3

    16.1

    055

    .02

    91.4

    0 33.

    0041

    .10

    90.3

    090

    .31 63

    .60

    32.1

    1 90.

    10

    36.0

    0 21.

    00

    94.0

    0

    52.5

    1

    90.1

    2

    55.0

    1

    92.0

    1

    18.3

    042

    .10

    41.2

    0

    47.1

    050

    .60

    92.0

    0

    55.0

    0

    90.2

    2

    18.3

    1

    54.5

    1

    56.0

    0

    50.2

    0

    93.1

    0

    92.0

    2

    44.1

    0 90.

    40

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    Supplementary operating instructions in accordance to EC directive 94/9/CE (ATEX) for the use in potentially explosive atmospheres of the following pumps types, manufactured by Sterling Fluid Systems (Spain), S.A. type:

    ZLN, ZLK and ZLI (Industrial pumps)

    ULN (Self Priming Pumps) ZTN, ZTK and ZTI (Thermal Oil Pumps)

    ZHN, ZDN, ZEN and ZLI (Hot Water Pumps)

    These supplementary operating instructions give only general instructions for the use of pumps in conditions that need explosion protection. The operating instructions of the specific pump must be taken into consideration as well. Contents Page

    1 General objective 2 2 Safety issues 2 2.1 Identification of safety symbols in these operating instructions 2 2.2 Compliance with regulations 2 2.3 Qualification and training of personnel 3 2.4 Safety instructions for maintenance, inspection and installation work 3 3 Instructions concerning pump and accessories 3 3.1 General 3 3.2 Pump pressure containment components 3 3.3 Coupling and coupling guard 3 3.4 Belt drive 3 4 Instructions concerning installation and start-up of pump sets 3 4.1 Coupling 3 4.2 Connection to power supply 3 4.3 Earthing 4 4.4 Belt drive 4 5 Instructions concerning operation and maintenance 4 5.1 Unauthorized modes of operation 4 5.2 Explosion protection 4 5.3 Pump filled and vented 4 5.4 Marking 4 5.5 Fluid pumped 5 5.6 Checking of direction of rotation (see also pump specific operating manual) 5 5.7 Pump operating mode 5 5.8 Temperature limits 5 5.9 Maintenance 7 6 Additional instructions for couplings in ATEX pump sets 7 6.1 Limitations 7 6.2 Storage 7 6.3 Installation 7 6.4 Mounting coupling parts 8 6.5 Alignment 8 6.6 Fixing the coupling on the shaft 9 6.7 Operation 9 6.8 Maintenance 9 6.9 Figures 10

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    1 General Objective

    Pumping systems can be operated in hazardous areas. It is the obligation of the operator to define the zone and to select the pump with the correct category for this zone. The pump installation and operation must take into account the Operating Instructions that are described in these supplementary operating instructions. They contain important information for safe and reliable pump operation in hazardous areas. This information plus all information given for all components of the system (e.g. the operating instructions for the pump) are of vital importance to avoid risks. These supplementary operating instructions do not take into account national or local regulations; the operator must ensure that such regulations are strictly observed by all, including the personnel in charge of the installation. For any further information or instructions exceeding the scope of this manual or in case of damage, please contact Sterling Fluid Systems nearest customer service. 2 Safety issues These supplementary operating instructions contain fundamental information concerning all actions with pumping systems, when operated in hazardous areas like: installation, inspection, operation, monitoring and maintenance. Therefore these and all other instructions related to safety must be known and available with easy access to all personnel involved in the above stated actions. Not only must the general safety instructions established in this chapter on “Safety issues” be complied with, but also the safety instructions outlined under specific headings as well as the safety instructions contained in the specific operating manual of the specific pump. 2.1 Identification of safety symbols in these instructions In these supplementary operating instructions, the safety instructions related to explosion protection are marked with:

    The sign

    is used to highlight safety instructions where non-compliance may pose a damage to the pump and its functions. 2.2 Compliance with regulations It is imperative to comply with the safety instructions contained in these supplementary operating instructions, the operating instructions of the pump type concerned, the relevant national and international explosion protection regulations, health and safety regulations and the operator’s own internal work, operation and safety regulations.

    Ex symbol relates to additional requirements, which must be complied with when the pump is operated in hazardous areas. In addition the following must be observed:

    If pumps / units are located in hazardous areas, it is imperative to make sure that the correct category of pump and equipment is selected and that unauthorised modes of operation are prevented. Non-compliance may result in first: increased risk of explosion and second: the specified temperature limits might be exceeded. Non-compliance with these safety instructions may also result in the loss of any rights to claim damages.

    Non-compliance may also result in hazards to persons by explosion.

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    2.3 Qualification and training of personnel The personnel responsible for or involved in the installation, the operation, maintenance and inspection of the pump and the unit must be adequately qualified to carry out these works in hazardous areas. The scope of responsibility and supervision of the personnel must be exactly defined by plant management. If the staff does not have the necessary knowledge, they must be trained and instructed. The pump manufacturer or supplier on behalf of the plant management may perform this task. Moreover, plant management must ensure that the contents of the operation instructions are fully understood by plant operators and other relevant personnel such as maintenance staff. 2.4 Safety instructions for maintenance, inspection and installation work The operator is responsible to assure that all installation work, inspection, operation and maintenance must be carried out by authorized and qualified specialist personnel, which is thoroughly familiarized with the pump operating instructions and these supplementary operating instructions.

    If necessary, additional explosion protection regulations must be considered. 3 Instructions concerning pump and accesories 3.1 General Pumps and accessories for installations in hazardous areas must comply with the relevant category of mechanical and electrical equipment. Some details are pointed out below: 3.2 Pump pressure containment components

    For handling inflammable fluids, the pump pressure containment components must be made of ductile material. 3.3 Coupling and coupling guard The accident prevention regulations require, that pump drive must not be operated without a coupling guard. If a customer specifically decides, not to include a coupling guard in our delivery, then the operator must provide such coupling guard himself. The coupling must be selected and sized in accordance with the instructions of the coupling manufacturer. It is important to make sure that the materials selected for coupling and coupling guard are non-sparking in the event of mechanical contact. Sterling Fluid Systems scope of supply meets this requirement.

    In hazardous areas coupling guards must be of non-sparking material, whereby the coupling material must be considered. 3.4 Belt drive Belts must include some electrically conductive material. 4 Instructions concerning installation and start-up of pump sets In addition to the normal installation instructions, the specific criteria for explosion protection are listed below: 4.1 Coupling

    The coupling must be installed, started-up and operated in accordance with the operating instructions of the coupling manufacturer. Misalignment of the coupling may result in inadmissible temperatures at the coupling and motor bearings. It has to be ensured that the coupling halves are correctly aligned at all times. 4.2 Connection to power supply

    Only a properly trained electrician must effect connection to the power supply. The available main voltage must be checked against the data on the motor rating plate and an appropriate start-up method must be selected.

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    Sterling Fluid Systems strongly recommends using a motor protection device (motor protection switch)

    In hazardous areas, compliance with national and local regulations form and additional requirement for electrical connections. 4.3 Earthing

    To eliminate risks due to electrostatic charging, pump set must be earthed directly or through an earthing line. 4.4 Belt drive

    Belt-driven pump sets must always be earthed. The condition of the belts must be checked regularly. 5 Instructions concerning operation and maintenance 5.1 Unauthorized modes of operation The warranty related to the operating reliability and safety of the unit supplied is only valid if the equipment is used in accordance to its designated use as described in the following sections of this supplementary operating manual and the specific pump operating manual. The limits stated in the data sheet must not be exceeded under any circumstances.

    Any operation of the pump outside the permissible operating range and any unauthorized modes of operation may result in the specific temperature limits being exceeded (see section 5.8). 5.2 Explosion protection

    If pumps / units are installed in hazardous areas where compliance with EC directive 94/9/EC is required, the measures and instructions given in the following sections 5.3 to 5.9 must be carried out with no excuse, to ensure explosion protection. 5.3 Pump filled and vented Especially dry running of a pump results in friction and non-allowed temperature rise. Therefore precautions have to be taken to prevent dry running.

    It is necessary that the system of suction and discharge lines and thus the wetted pump parts including seal chamber and auxiliary systems are completely filled with fluid to be handled at all time during pump operation, so that and explosive atmosphere is prevented.

    If the operator cannot warrant this condition, appropriate monitoring devices must be used. Improper installation (e.g. vertical installation) may impair the self-venting properties of the seal chamber, so that gas bubbles may be collected in the pump and cause the mechanical seal to run dry.

    High negative pressure on the suction side (e.g. due to clogged suction-side strainers or low system pressure) may result in air intake at the shaft seal forming gas bubbles in the pump. This may also cause the mechanical seal to run dry. Suitable monitoring facilities shall be installed, if necessary.

    For design inherent reasons, however, it is not always possible to exclude the existence of a certain residual volume not filled with liquid after the pump has been filled prior to start of operation. However, once the motor is started up the pumping effect will immediately fill this volume with pumped fluid.

    It is imperative to make sure that seal chambers and auxiliary seal systems are properly vented from air and filled with liquid. 5.4 Marking

    The Ex marking on the pump only refers to the pump part, i.e. the